... it's a ranunculus! They don't have a scent- they last 10 days or more in a vase (that is outstanding for a flower that isn't given any chemicals and is organically grown); the colours range from tropical fruit to soft, subtle and sweet- This year I bought my ranunculus and anemones from the wonderful... Continue Reading →
A feature blog post on Call Me Curious! You may remember that I was interviewed about the themes in my book on a storytelling show on a Vancouver radio station, by my friend Tracey Wimperley- that was a few years ago. In my mind, Tracey is equal parts hilarious and insightful in real life (... Continue Reading →
It's the title of my book which came out almost 5 years ago and continues to be true to this day. I was standing in my greenhouse yesterday, Mother's Day, and I really felt so happy with all the changes that this house has helped me with. I no longer have space for two chairs... Continue Reading →
We had a really warm and sunny Sunday. After a great deal of weeding and moving a few plants, we took a little break. Listening to all the birds, and the enjoying the scents of all the flowering trees in the neighbourhood as well as some of the flowers in my garden as they waft by...quiet... Continue Reading →
In Victoria, being the City of Gardens, many people leave unwanted plants out on their boulevard for other people to have (if all the tomato seeds take and you don't have room or you are dividing perennials). Some people even leave extra plastic bags because they know others may not have that with them when they... Continue Reading →
Scent carries such strong memories. I wish you could smell this double violet-- it reminds me of all the fond memories with a woman who was our next door neighbour growing up-- she was British and for some reason - this beautiful flower just whispers Mrs. Bennett. If we could choose our grandparents- I would... Continue Reading →
This afternoon we celebrated Family Day with a walk. Here are some of the beautiful flowers that I saw as we meandered along. Because it is overcast, it actually provides nice light (although if the sun were to peak out one of these days, I wouldn't complain!) Happy Family Day! Lise-Lotte
I found these three baskets at a garage sale and I just wanted to show them to you. Plus a little Spring beauty and lovely scent! Happy Friday! Lise-Lotte
Good afternoon, I thought I would show you what my kitchen table looked like...lots of seeds to get excited about! I'm a planner, so I always get excited about beginnings and future possibilities. Also I made this cake from this blog post. I really did need to use the self rising flour, but the family... Continue Reading →
When I went out to take these pictures, I wish I had the technology to record "the whole picture". It was relatively quiet in the neighbourhood as it is when it snows, of course there was a damp cold being on the west coast and only blocks away from the ocean, but when I stepped... Continue Reading →
Here are a few pictures of my greenhouse that I took last week. It's a cozy place to sit in the peace and quiet and out of the wind as it howls outside.
We are really in the middle of preparing for the Christmas season. I like to get as many things ready ahead of time as possible so that I can enjoy time with family and friends and not be stressed. Here we are (my buddy- who is always with me) preparing our welcome to visitors at... Continue Reading →
